India — Parliament of India & Mallikarjun Kharge

India — Parliament of India: Passed the bill by voice vote in the Rajya Sabha after Lok Sabha approval, enacting the amendment.

Mallikarjun Kharge: Leader of Opposition demanded presence of PM and Home Minister, criticized House functioning, and sought discussion.

India — Parliament of India: Parliament passed the anti-paper leak bill, a central outcome of the event.

Mallikarjun Kharge: As Leader of the Opposition in the India — Rajya Sabha, Kharge accused the government of bringing the amendment only to pacify protesters and demanded accountability from Amit Shah over police action.

India — Parliament of India: The protest took place in the Parliament complex, highlighting the venue's role in political discourse.

Mallikarjun Kharge: As Congress president, he co-signed a letter to the PM demanding an independent investigation, amplifying the political controversy.

India — Parliament of India: The India — Parliament of India passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, granting 'Vande Mataram' legal protection, a precursor to this event.

Mallikarjun Kharge: Kharge defended the Congress's rendition of 'Vande Mataram', engaging in political controversy. This may affect his party's image but has limited market impact.

India — Parliament of India: The India — Parliament of India is deadlocked over the issue, with most legislative business conducted amid din, potentially delaying legislative work.

Mallikarjun Kharge: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge slammed Amit Shah for not making a statement in Parliament, adding to the pressure on the government.

India — Parliament of India: The India — Parliament of India is the legislative body responsible for passing the amendments to the One Hundred and Sixth Amendment of the Constitution of India, which will enable the implementation of women's reservation by 2029.